La. R.S. 17:3399.22

Each public postsecondary education institution shall designate a homeless and foster student liaison within its financial aid office. This liaison shall be responsible for applying the provisions of the federal Higher Education Act pertaining to the independent student status and financial aid eligibility of current and former homeless and foster youth and shall assist these students, both current and prospective, in applying for federal and state financial aid and other assistance for which they may be eligible.